Hierarchy of Seeing and Being Seen: Socializing at Three Heights

The space is divided into three layers by height, determining three modes of participation: the lowest is the dance floor, where people cannot fully see each other; the middle layer is a standing platform surrounding the dance floor, raised 600mm, with high tables for drinking and overlooking; the highest is the booth area along the wall, raised 1500mm, offering the best view but furthest from the dance floor. The three layers are connected by wide steps, without handrails. Due to the height difference, everyone is simultaneously watching and being watched. The composition is an upward view from the dance floor, allowing all three layers of people to be seen simultaneously. Avoid: separating the three layers with railings or screens, insufficient height difference to show hierarchy, booth area enclosed as private rooms, stairs resembling emergency exits.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

空間依高度分成三層,決定了三種參與方式:最低的是舞池,人在其中彼此看不見全貌;中層是環繞舞池、高出 600mm 的站立平台,設高桌,可以一邊喝一邊俯看;最高的是沿牆架高 1500mm 的卡座區,視野最好,但離舞池最遠。三層之間用寬階梯連接,不用扶手。因為高度差,每個人都同時在看別人與被別人看。從舞池的角度仰視構圖,可以同時看到三層的人。避免:三層之間用欄杆或隔屏分開、高度差不足看不出階層、卡座區封閉成包廂、階梯做成逃生梯的樣子。